Greeks Clash With Police Over Latest Austerity Measures
13 years, 1 month ago

Greeks Clash With Police Over Latest Austerity Measures

NPR  

Greeks Clash With Police Over Latest Austerity Measures Enlarge this image toggle caption Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images It was the calm after the storm in Athens today after a night of riots sparked by a new round of painful austerity measures. Enlarge this image toggle caption Milos Bicanski/Getty Images Milos Bicanski/Getty Images The new measures passed by Parliament would shed 15,000 public-sector jobs and cut the minimum wage by 20 percent. One protester, high school literature teacher Hara Nika, said her salary had already been cut due to the official belt-tightening and that the latest round of austerity also threatened her minimum-wage-earning daughter. " Prime Minister Lucas Papademos appealed for calm and praised the austerity measures that he said would set the economy on the road to recovery.

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Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Violence erupts during protests in Greece as government challenged in vote over rail disaster

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Clashes broke out in Greece’s two largest cities Friday, as protesters hurled gasoline bombs and flares outside parliament, during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of a deadly rail disaster two years ago. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades at the violent protesters and used water cannons when the clashes broke out …

Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash

Hindustan Times  

ATHENS, Greece — Protesters launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece's parliament late Wednesday, in renewed nationwide protests calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. Protests turn violent as Greece's government battles censure motion over deadly train crash Scores of youths set fire to trash bins in …

Protests turn violent as Greece’s government battles censure motion over deadly train crash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protests turn violent as Greece’s government battles censure motion over deadly train crash

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Protesters launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece’s parliament late Wednesday, in renewed nationwide protests calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. The fierce clashes erupted hours after opposition parties challenged Greece’s center-right government with a no-confidence motion in parliament. The censure motion — …

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living
4 months ago

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of workers marched through the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday as part of a 24-hour general strike called by labor unions to protest the rising cost of living and timed to coincide with the government submitting the 2025 budget to Parliament. Medical staff at state-run hospitals and teachers were among those who joined the strike, which …

Greek PM appeals for restraint during uprising anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

Greek PM appeals for restraint during uprising anniversary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greece’s prime minister appealed to …

Greece: Violence at school rally, concern over nursing home
4 years, 5 months ago

Greece: Violence at school rally, concern over nursing home

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greek police used tear gas …

'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill
9 years, 8 months ago

'Govt no longer listening to people': Thousand protests as Greece votes on bailout bill

Firstpost  

Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens today night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is to unlock a huge international bailout. Athens: Thousands of anti-austerity protesters gathered in Athens on Thursday night as lawmakers prepared to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Greece is …

Violence in Greece over austerity
12 years, 5 months ago

Violence in Greece over austerity

The Hindu  

Police clashed with protesters hurling petrol bombs and bottles in central Athens on Wednesday after an anti-government rally as part of a general strike in Greece turned violent. About 50,000 people joined the union-organised march in central Athens on Wednesday, held during a general strike against new austerity measures planned in the crisis-hit country. As the strike got under way …

Greeks clean up after riots against austerity vote
13 years, 1 month ago

Greeks clean up after riots against austerity vote

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 Firefighters doused smoldering buildings and cleanup crews swept rubble from the streets of central Athens on Monday following a night of rioting during which lawmakers approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the nation from bankruptcy. The vote paves the way for Greece's international creditors to release 130 billion euros in new rescue loans to …

Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting
13 years, 1 month ago

Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting

The Hindu  

Greek lawmakers on Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled nation from bankruptcy, after riots in Athens and other cities left stores looted and burned and more than 120 people hurt. The historic vote paves the way for Greece’s European partners and the International Monetary Fund to release $170 billion in new rescue …

Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Bill
13 years, 1 month ago

Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Bill

NPR  

Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Bill The Greek Parliament has approved a crucial austerity and debt-relief bill to keep the country out of bankruptcy and remain a part of the eurozone. The Associated Press reported the early details of the bill as "imposing harsh new austerity measures in return for a $171 billion new bailout agreement and related deal with private …

Greek unions strike against austerity measures
13 years, 1 month ago

Greek unions strike against austerity measures

The Hindu  

Thousands took to the streets of Athens as Greek unions launched a two-day general strike against planned austerity measures on Friday, a day after the country’s crucial international bailout was put in limbo by its partners in the 17-nation euro-zone. “These days are the last acts of a drama that we all hope will lead to a happy conclusion with …

Greek Protests Against Austerity Turns Violent
13 years, 5 months ago

Greek Protests Against Austerity Turns Violent

India TV News  

Athens, Oct 19: Furious protesters hurled homemade firebombs, rocks and garbage at police in Athens on Wednesday, as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a new batch of budget cuts necessary to stave off a government default. Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on Athens' main square to show their opposition to the austerity plan, chanting: "We can't bleed any …

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece
13 years, 9 months ago

Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash With Police In Greece

India TV News  

Athens, Jun 15: Hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police in central Athens Wednesday as a major anti-austerity rally degenerated into violence outside Parliament, where the struggling government was to seek support for new cutbacks to avoid a disastrous default. Wednesday's violence adds public pressure on the government at a time when Prime Minister George Papandreou also faces a party …

Anarchy erupts in Greece as austerity bites
13 years, 11 months ago

Anarchy erupts in Greece as austerity bites

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The state's attempt to start work on a planned …

Renewed strikes in Greece as austerity budget nears vote
14 years, 3 months ago

Renewed strikes in Greece as austerity budget nears vote

The Hindu  

Bus and train drivers in Greece started a 24-hour strike on Wednesday as the government in Athens neared a final vote on austerity measures, expected to come early Thursday morning. At midday, several hundred people — predominantly civil servants from state organizations — gathered in front of parliament to protest against the looming cuts, chanting “thieves, thieves” and accusing politicians …

Anti-Austerity Protest In Greece Turns Violent – India TV
14 years, 3 months ago

Anti-Austerity Protest In Greece Turns Violent – India TV

India TV News  

Athens, Dec 15 : Hundreds of youths clashed with the police outside Parliament and other central landmarks, smashing store facades, setting fire to garbage dumpsters and prompting officers to fire stun grenades and unleash thick clouds of tear gas that sent Athenians and tourists scurrying into side streets with their eyes streaming. The rallies were mostly peaceful until the early …

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens
14 years, 8 months ago

Greek riot police clash with protesters in Athens

The Hindu  

Greek riot police clashed with protesters marching through the capital Athens on Tuesday against government austerity measures. Riot police, wielding batons, fired tear gas at groups of stone—throwing protesters in front of parliament while thousands of striking private and public sector workers tried to run for cover. Greek workers disrupted rail and road transport and shut down public services across …

Thousands march in Greece against austerity measures
14 years, 10 months ago

Thousands march in Greece against austerity measures

The Hindu  

Thousands of protesters marched against austerity measures in central Athens on Thursday, in the fourth major demonstration this year. Yelling “Thieves, give back our money,” more than 10,000 public and private sector workers marched through the capital towards the parliament building while hundreds of riot police stood guard nearby. The austerity measures were necessary for Greece to receive a 110 …

Violence in Greece over austerity steps
15 years ago

Violence in Greece over austerity steps

The Hindu  

Widespread strikes that resulted in violent clashes virtually paralysed Greece on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Georges Papandreau arrived in Berlin where he is expected to press German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a financial package to bail Greece out of its current difficulties. Greece is under intense pressure from the EU and financial markets to cut its budget gap, which hit …

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